Understanding Tension Headache

Treatments for tension headaches are available. Signs and symptoms of a tension headache include: Tension headaches are divided into two main categoriesepisodic and chronic. Episodic tension headaches can last from 30 minutes to a week. Frequent episodic tension headaches occur less than 15 days a month for at least three months. Frequent episodic tension headaches may become chronic. This key in of tension headache lasts hours and may be continuous....

April 26, 2018 · 2 min · 320 words · Adam Dixon

8 Bloggers Share Their Favorite Plus-Size Jeans

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But there are good ones out there! I reached out to some of my favorite plus-size bloggers who shared their go-to pair of jeans. The best part: The majority of these jeans are under $100. I am such a huge fan of their denim collection, and their high-waisted ripped distressed jeans....

April 25, 2018 · 2 min · 230 words · Debra Wallace

Doing Naked Yoga With Strangers Showed Me How Far I've Come in My Eating Disorder Recovery

In fact, I felt nothing touching my skin besides the mat. As I rounded my back through severalCat/Cowposes, my eyes aligned with my soft, bare belly. Tears sprang to my eyes. Bernd Vogel/Getty Images I wished away that part of my body for a long part of my life. I started hating my body around age 7. By 13, I developed an eating disorder that lasted for years and resulted in multiple hospitalizations....

April 25, 2018 · 3 min · 470 words · Daniel Gentry

How to Find a Hand Eczema Treatment That Makes Life Bearable

Your hands are tasked with a lot each day, from making breakfast to typing emails. But for people with hand eczema, it can be hard to do anything without a go-to treatment plan. Read on to learn more. Finding the best hand eczema treatment for you can bring immense relief. What does hand eczema look like? Hand eczema can easily be mistaken for super dry skin. Eczema can affect your entire hand, including the fingers....

April 25, 2018 · 2 min · 405 words · Joshua Short

The Best Cleaning Products for Tidying Your Space, According to Professionals

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. baby-pink ring of mold that seems to have permanently hardened onto mytoilet bowl. Isa Rodríguez/Adobe Stock (If youre interested in the latter, take a peek at theEPAs approved listof coronavirus-fighting disinfectants.) To use, spray the product directly on the surface and wipe away with amicrofiber clothor paper towel....

April 25, 2018 · 2 min · 285 words · Brandon Singh

This Woman Delivered Her Own Baby in a Hotel Room By Following YouTube Videos

Well, Tia Freeman’s jaw-dropping baby story checks both of those boxes and has predictably gone viral. On the flight there, she started having cramps out of nowhere. I just knew I hadfood poisoning. Tia Freeman with her newborn son. Yall I was HURT, she tweeted. Im literally gripping the railing trying to make it through the lines, she wrote on her Twitter thread. At this point I feel like Im about to pass out....

April 25, 2018 · 2 min · 319 words · Rachael Lopez

Understanding Blepharitis

Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids. Blepharitis commonly takes place if tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged. This leads to irritated and red eyes. Several diseases and conditions can cause blepharitis. Blepharitis is often a chronic condition that is difficult to treat. Blepharitis can be uncomfortable and may be unsightly....

April 25, 2018 · 2 min · 343 words · Mary Wells

19 Things You Can Do to Make Your Bathroom the Coziest Room in the House

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The wordscozyandbathroommight seem mutually exclusive, but a quickPinterestsearch of the words reveals they’re anything but. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Get a statement shower curtain that you love looking at. Shower curtains are the focal point of any bathroom, so a cute one is probably worth the splurge....

April 24, 2018 · 2 min · 352 words · Evan Glover

27 Email Management Tips From ‘Inbox Zero’ People

Ive long considered myself a member of the cult of inbox zero. I have fouremailaccountsone professional, one personal, one for graduate school, and one left over from undergrad. I deftly juggle all four inboxes, keeping them at or below 25 messages at all times. JON STOKES/Getty Images For me, having a clean inbox is simply a matter of stayingorganized. When things are scattered, my brain cant compute. (Scroll way, way down to learn more about these hacks....

April 24, 2018 · 4 min · 773 words · John Christian

8 Makeup Organization Hacks Beauty Bloggers Use Every Day

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Beauty editors, influencers, and bloggers are fortunate enough to get their hands on tons of products. Courtesy of Jamie Stone It sounds amazing, but it can be overwhelming to keep everything in order. The best [organization] method I have found so far is using theIkea Alex 9 drawers....

April 24, 2018 · 4 min · 642 words · Lisa Barnes

How to Clean an Instant Pot, Spiralizer, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools

So many great kitchen tools can help make healthy cooking fun instead of a total drag. But then it comes time to clean these contraptions and the fun goes right out the kitchen window. If you’ve jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon, you may have already encountered this problem. Graphic by Cristina Cianci As one of my podcast listeners said, “Have you covered Instant Pot cleaning tips? The removable inner pot, lid, appliance interior and exterior are pretty simple to clean....

April 24, 2018 · 2 min · 357 words · Robert Kline

41 Things That Will Make Your Bedroom So Cozy, You'll Never Want to Leave It

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When I was in college, I got my first taste ofhome decorshopping. Graphic by Cristina Cianci These 41 products can help make your space warmer, happier, and more welcoming. What’s not to love? I just ordered these light-blocking drapes from Urban Outfitters in blush, though all the color options are solid....

April 23, 2018 · 2 min · 250 words · James Martin

5 Common Allergens That Are Basically Everywhere and Making You Feel Like Crap

Allergens can make your life miserableand they can basically hide in plain sight. Few things are more frustrating than suspecting you have anallergy, but being unable to ID the source. Luckily, experts already know of a few overwhelmingly common allergy-causing substances that hang out in peoples homes. Dariia - stock.adobe.com (Like, literally your kitchen grill, among other spots.) Ready for a disgusting (but kind of cool) science lesson? If you think youre allergic to dust, you could actually blame invisible organisms called dust mites....

April 23, 2018 · 3 min · 432 words · Amy Oneill